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Not our job to protect criminals: Mamata on RG Kar convict

Asserting that the RG Kar incident was a "rare, heinous and sensitive crime," West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee on Tuesday said if someone gets away after committing a crime, he will again......

The North-South Battle Gets Ugly

With its age-old fascination for education, southern states have done better than the North.Start-ups, IT hubs, and industry majors setting up shop have changed the face of the South.Nearly 79% of......

'Pope Francis Was Warm And Welcoming'

'Senior Vatican officials were pleasantly surprised at the number of Indians who had come to witness the ceremony.' IMAGE: Pope Francis speaks with new Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad during a......

When Mamta Banerjee married Socialism

It's not every day that you hear about Mamta Banerjee getting married to Socialism, but that's what happened in Salem on Sunday.A Ganesh Nadar finds out more about this unusual matrimonial......

'Don't Know What Problem Laluji Has With Me'

'Laluji is like my father and I am like his son.' IMAGE: Rajesh Ranjan 'Pappu' Yadav meets the family of Rahul Kumar who was killed by criminals in Patna. All photographs: ANI Photo Rajesh Ranjan......

Tata Motors to get over Rs 766 cr compensation for losses incurred at Singur plant

In a major victory for Tatas, an arbitral tribunal has awarded Tata Motors a compensation of over Rs 766 crore for the losses incurred because of protests by Trinamool Congress that stalled its......

Of power, privatisation and politics

The push to privatise discoms has become a major bone of contention between the Centre and states. The irony is the states opposing the amendments on the ground of threat of privatisation already......

Changi Airport to raise stake in Bengal Aerotropolis

Singapore's Changi Airport International (CAI) has decided to increase its stake in Bengal Aerotropolis Projects Ltd (BAPL) to 32.2 per cent from 26 per cent held since the project began in......

FDI in aviation: PM may consult ministers

Before the proposal of allowing foreign airlines to buy stakes in domestic carriers is taken up by the Cabinet, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is likely to consult senior ministers to build a......

Mukul Roy is the new Railway Minister

Trinamool Congress General Secretary and Minister of State for Shipping, Mukul Roy will be the new Railway Minister. Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee, set to take over as West Bengal......

Shah Rukh Khan bonds with Mamta Banerjee

Shah Rukh Khan bonded well with the Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamta Banerjee at the inauguration ceremony of the 17th Kolkata Film Festival.'Awesome feeling of love in......

This Is NOT Allowed In Indian Cinema

The names of real life politicians cannot be used in Indian cinema, no matter what the relevance. A source clued into the development at the censor board tells Subhash K Jha, "You can't make a......

'I must have been Draupadi in my real life'

'People gravitate towards me with their problems.' October 2, 1988, and May 22, 2016 are two dates etched permanently in actress-activist-parliamentarian Roopa Ganguly's life. On October 2, 1988......

PHOTOS: Suchitra Sen's last journey

Friends, family and fans gather to bid goodbye to veteran actress Suchitra Sen, who breathed her last earlier today.Legendary actress Suchitra Sen, who passed away on Friday, January 17,......

PIX: Bengal's tearful farewell to Rituparno Ghosh

Award winning director Rituparno Ghosh passed away in Kolkata, May 30. He was 49. His sudden death has sent shockwaves through the film faternity. Ghosh's body was kept at Nandan, the film centre......

Former India seamer Roger Binny is new BCCI president

IMAGE: Newly elected Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Roger Binny (centre R) and secretary Jay Shah (centre L) pose with other board members after the 91st BCCI annual......

Ganguly's selfie with Eden Gardens' crowd rules the internet

IMAGE: Tremendous atmosphere at Eden, tweeted Ganguly. Photograph: Sourav Ganguly/Twitter Amidst the ongoing Day/Night Test between India and Bangladesh, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, on Friday,......

WATCH: Cricket legends take lap of honour at Eden Gardens!

IMAGE: Former cricketer Rahul Dravid rides in a cart during a grand parade. Photograph: Ashok Bhaumik/PTI Former captains including Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Kapil Dev were on Friday......

Mamta reacts as Ganguly set to become BCCI president

Looking forward to a great new innings: Mamata Banerjee IMAGE: Mamata Banerjee congratulated former India captain Sourav Ganguly. Photograph: PTI West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on......

Winning a gold medal is not easy: Sushil

World Championships gold medal-winning wrestler Sushil Kumar tells Harish Kotian that India's matmen will win at least 14 medals at the upcoming Commonwealth Games. Sushil Kumar shocked many......

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